Text size A A A A April 3, 2016 · By Beneficial Insectary Beneficial Insectary is now producing Orius insidiosus at its California facility — one of the most aggressive thrips predators available and a cornerstone of modern biocontrol programs. The new domestic line, marketed as Orius-I, ships in units of 500 or 1,000 adults. Adult Orius insidiosus — the minute pirate bug, distinguished by its black body and characteristic white wing patches. Domestic production of Orius insidiosus shortens transit time for North American growers and keeps adults arriving in...
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Text size A A A A January 10, 2016 · By Beneficial Insectary Beneficial Insectary is now producing Dalotia (=Atheta) coriaria at its California facility — the predatory rove beetle that anchors most fungus-gnat and shore-fly biocontrol programs. The new domestic line, marketed as Dalotia-C, ships in units of 500, 1,000, or 3,000 adults. Adult Dalotia coriaria rove beetle — a fast-moving soil-surface predator that hunts fungus gnat and shore fly larvae. Domestic production of Dalotia (=Atheta) coriaria shortens transit time for North American growers and delivers fresher beetles for...
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Text size A A A A February 24, 2015 · By Christen Smith Beneficial Insectary is now producing both Amblyseius (=Neoseiulus) cucumeris and Stratiolaelaps scimitus — formerly known as Hypoaspis miles — at its California facility, bringing two of the most widely used predatory mites under domestic production for the first time and cutting transit time for growers across North America. Adult Amblyseius cucumeris on bran carrier — the species feeds on first-instar thrips and other small soft-bodied prey. Domestic production marks a meaningful shift for North American growers. Until...
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